And by smiling we influence others to smile. People judge things more positively while smiling, so our own smile can set off a chain reaction causing more positive encounters.

• It helps others relax. A smile communicates that you are safe and can be trusted.
• It draws people to you. If you want others to follow you, you can start by smiling more.
• It enables you to connect.Even if you don’t speak the same language, a smile i...

A smiling face is better than a non-smiling one, so many people put on a plastic smile.

According to research on human social interaction by Alex Pentland, a computer scientist: An engaged, responsive smile that is contextual is likely to be genuine. A consistent smile, without paying ...